Seeing that Miles and Elaine's b-days are just 4 days apart, it's easy to remember certain dates. For instance, last week Elaine turned 6 months and Miles turned 3 1/2 years. All of a sudden, Miles finds it important to tell you he's already 3 1/2. At lunch today he was talking to his cousin and told her "I know Elise, I am 3 1/2". He's a little more aware of this landmark than Elaine is! Speaking of Elaine, I forget how dang cute 6 months is! She is sitting up very easily by herself and smiles/laughs all the time! We took her to her 6 month check-up Friday and they just can't believe how easy going she is. She is currently in the 85%ile for weight, length and head circumference. We started solids in December and she loves them! I just love those cute baby food jars. Miles is still very into his toys and is loving his new transportation rug in his playroom. He is also enjoying puzzles more (especially the Hawaii puzzle from Jamie) as well as games (hungry hungry hippo, chutes and ladders, and hi ho cherry -o).
Today we went to the DMA (Dallas Museum of Art) to see the King Tut exhibit. It was pretty amazing. The reviews haven't been very great so we were pleasantly surprised. We met Patrick's whole family down there, and I should mention that it was only 35 degrees - a cold and windy Dallas morning. I learned a few new things about King Tut (I for some reason always watch any mummy/Egyptian show on natl. geographic whenever I see they're on...). For instance, when they mummified someone it took either 17 or 70 days (the voice on the device had to be all weird and Egyptian so it was hard to understand). They first removed the liver, lungs and intestines. Then they would wait and remove other organs. They kept each one separate in a jar/container and buried it with the tomb. They also would remove the brain thru the nose using a hook. It was really gross. There were many artifacts in the exhibit from King Tut's tomb, and I couldn't believe all of the gold. We wondered, where did they get the gold from? And it's hard to believe that they remained untouched and undiscovered for over 3,000 years. Amazing that King Tut was only 19 when he died!
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Oh yes. My youngest daughter is 7 1/2 months and is soooo much fun now. Messy at meal time, though!
I saw the King Tut exhibit while visiting Chicago a few summers ago; it is amazing. Though you recalled much more than I did.
BTW, Cindy H tells me you check my blog; I have a new one now. I will send you a link.
And I remember being quite proud myself when I hit the 1/2 year mark! Though not anymore! :)
King Tut exhibit sounds fascinating!
Enjoyed your update! Can't believe that Miles is already 3 1/2and Elaine is 6 months old.
Glad you made it to the King Tut exhibit.
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